Field Notes Blog

​In 2006 I had the tremendous good fortune to visit a friend in Paris, France. The experience was absolutely incredible, I was swept away by the romance and history of the City of Light. As a dog lover I was particularly tickled by the acceptance of dogs in cafes, restaurants, and almost all shops. A dog's life in Paris is rich with smells, flavors and experiences in a way most Americans will never understand. At the time I made this, most Flash e-cards were interactive instead of self-running, interestingly now they play much more like little movies. The colorful, gently flowing currents of water in the Seine were a big challenge but I felt that it really brought the scene to life. The entire card was mainly inspired by the "Ho Ho Ho" dog vocal that I found online. Although I visited Paris in April, my heart was there all year.

As the owner of Pixel Lava Interactive I've helped hundreds of small businesses and nonprofits with websites, graphic design and more. I hope you'll find this blog full of useful information.~ Ame Stanko